HV Overhead Line CAD Technician – Wire Clearance Expert

BakerHicks; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

BakerHicks is seeking a skilled CAD Technician to join the HV Overhead Line (OHL) team in our Power Sector. You will produce OHL Wire Clearance Diagrams and detailed drawings for HV transmission and distribution projects, collaborating with engineers to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with OHL wire clearance drawings, strong AutoCAD (2D/3D) skills, and an engineering qualification such as HNC/HND.

Qualifications

• Experience producing Overhead Line (OHL) Wire Clearance Diagrams is essential.
• Background in HV transmission & distribution projects including OHL, substations or underground cables.
• HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent qualification; strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce OHL Wire Clearance Diagrams, Insulator Set & Conductor Sub-system Drawings, Material Lists and Route Plan Drawings.
• Develop detailed drawings, models, and technical documentation for HV transmission and distribution projects.
• Update and modify designs per client standards, specifications and procedures.

Skills

HV Transmission & Distribution

OHL Wire Clearance Diagrams

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

BakerHicks is seeking a skilled CAD Technician to join the HV Overhead Line (OHL) team in our Power Sector. You will produce OHL Wire Clearance Diagrams and detailed drawings for HV transmission and distribution projects, collaborating with engineers to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with OHL wire clearance drawings, strong AutoCAD (2D/3D) skills, and an engineering qualification such as HNC/HND.